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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.61, 1,307.40 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.61, 1,307.40 and 323.64 is: 485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.61 : 1,307.40 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.61/1,307.40 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.61x = 1,307.40 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.61x = 423,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,126.94/871.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.46

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